Crescenta Valley High School held its annual back to school night on Wednesday night. Parents and students poured onto the high school campus to learn about ways to support the PTSA and senior class, see a demonstration by the school’s cheer squad and enjoy a barbecue meal held by Prom Plus before heading to students’ […]
The Americana at Brand announced last week the recipients of The 2016 Spirit of American Youth Scholarship. Christin Hirn of Notre Dame High School and George Hou of Arcadia High School will each be awarded a $10,000 scholarship. Established in 2009 by Caruso Affiliated, the scholarship invests in the future of the next generation by […]
ALG Offers SAT Help Assistance League Glendale is offering SAT seminars for $60. Glendale Unified certificated teachers will prepare students for testing with specialemphasis on the NEW SAT exam. This is not enrollment for the actual SAT exam. There will be eight sessions over a four-week period. Monday and Wednesday classes are from Sept. 5 […]
The Boy Scouts of Troop 507, led by Scoutmaster Mike Divine, completed an Eagle Scout project on Cornishon Avenue in La Cañada Flintridge. The walls of the joint-use sports facilities along Cornishon were in need of a fresh coat of paint, so the Boy Scouts sprang into action. “Partnerships with community groups, like the […]
Valley View Elementary welcomed the parents on the first day of school with its traditional Howdy Coffee. Principal Dr. Brook Reynolds welcomed everyone and talked about the key themes for this year. Encouraging students to have a “growth mindset” and compassion were at the top of the list. Tawni Smith, PTA president, introduced the PTA […]
ALG Offers SAT Help Assistance League Glendale is offering SAT seminars for $60. Glendale Unified certificated teachers will prepare students for testing with special emphasis on the NEW SAT exam. This is not enrollment for the actual SAT exam. There will be eight sessions over a four-week period. Monday and Wednesday classes are from Sept. […]
Valley View Elementary School teachers and staff were treated to lunch by the Valley View PTA on Friday, Aug. 5 in the Professional Development room. Teachers were given an opportunity to spend time together reminiscing over summer vacation and enjoying quality time discussing what awaits them as the new year begins. The PTA provided sandwiches, […]
The bell rang on Aug. 8 to usher in a new academic year for Glendale Unified School District students. Photos by Charly SHELTON and Mary O’KEEFE Crescenta Valley High School Valley View High School
Dear GUSD Families and Friends, Although summer’s warmth is still upon us, it’s time to start school again. GUSD maintenance teams and classified support staff have diligently prepared for a smooth 2016-17 opening. Schools are ready and I’m thrilled to share that teachers, administrators and classified personnel are excited to begin working with GUSD’s […]
St. Francis High School announced that Aaron Dorlarque has been named as the school’s new head baseball coach. In addition, Dorlarque will be joining the school’s faculty as a full time Mathematics instructor. He holds a master’s degree in educational leadership from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo and earned his bachelor’s degree in quantitative economics […]